The name of Eugenio Torre is irrevocably lined with that of Asian and World chess. Torre, who is now 60 years of age, is the first Asian to achieve the title of grandmaster. He is also the holder of the...
Interview with GM Li Chao
GM Li Chao: “I am fortunate” Defending champion of the Indonesia Open Chess Championship, GM Li Chao of China, is back for IOCC 2012 which is this year being held at the Sahid Hotel in Jakarta from 10-17 October. ...
Interview with former world #4
Jan Ehlvest was one of the world chess elite and is still an active chessplayer today. The 49-year old who has competed in numerous World Cup tournaments and who is also the author of many chess books still manages...
It would be much better if we would stop being sued by Mr. Kasparov
Interview with Nigel Freeman, FIDE Executive Director FIDE Executive Director Nigel Freeman is visiting the city of Mar del Plata, Argentina, to attend the 7th American Continental Championship. “I am here for two reasons – one is to open...
Interview with Tania Sachdev
The participation of Tania Sachdev at the Indonesia Open Chess Championship (IOCC) 2012 certainly adds to the ever increasing profile and standing of the tournament. This young woman is a consistent performer and at just 26 years of age...
Interview with GM Dao Thien Hai
Dao Thien Hai was for many years the leader of Vietnam chess. His country’s first GM, he began playing international competitions from 1984 when he was just 6 years old. For over 20 years now Dao has been the...
Interview with IM Sophie Milliet
Interview with IM Sophie Milliet The first arrival for the 2012 Indonesia Open Chess Championship on the evening of 8 October was IM Sophie Milliet of France. The charming Milliet has finally come to Indonesia after twice in the past...